Monday, October 7, 2024 The United Kingdom is preparing for yet another period of disruptive weather as the tail end of Hurricane Kirk moves across the Atlantic towards the British Isles. While the storm has weakened into an ex-hurricane, it still brings the potential for significant impacts across parts of the UK, particularly in the south of England. In addition to the forecasted wind and rain, a tornado warning has been issued for regions across southern England, stretching from Devon to East Anglia and into the southern Midlands.
The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) has alerted residents to the possibility of gusty winds, large hailstones, lightning, and isolated tornadoes through the remainder of the week. Though the remnants of Hurricane Kirk may now only be an ex-hurricane, the storm’s influence on the UK’s weather could still bring major disruption , following closely behind the flooding caused by Storm Boris and recent unsettled weather. Residents in the south of England are advised to prepare for wind speeds of up to 50mph , alongside the risk of large hailstones and lightning strikes .
While tornadoes are relatively rare in the UK, the potential for isolated tornadoes exists within the TORRO warning . The storm system is expected to reach the UK mid-week, affecting much of southern and central England . While parts of the storm are forecast to move towards northern France , uncertainty remains around its exact track and potential impact.
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